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The Golden Eye Chef 2026 People’s Choice Award gives audiences around the world an opportunity to discover the culinary talent, creativity and stories of blind and visually impaired chefs from different countries.
From traditional family recipes to dishes inspired by culture, memories and personal experiences, every entry brings a unique story to The Global Table – Many Kitchens, One Family.
The official competition entries are now available on the Golden Eye Chef YouTube channel.
🗳️ People’s Choice Award
Voting Period:
25 September – 2 October 2026
Watch the entries, discover the stories behind the dishes, and support the chefs by sharing their videos with your family, friends and community.
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Meet the Golden Eye Chef 2026 Participants
Totally Blind Category
Indori Khopra Patis by Pinky Mangal | India
Mani by Dinesh Sood | INDIA
Sabores Del Hogar by Wilson Torres Bohórquez | Colombia
Boat of Nations by Dani | Mozambique
Ande ka halwa by Humy | India
The Magic Chicken by María Josefa López Vásquez | Guatemala
Breaded Chicken by Marijana Mandl | Slovenia
Northern Iranian Stuffed Eggplant by Masoumeh Shafiei Mirsadeghi | Iran
Boorsok by Sadykova Saltanat | Kyrgyzstan
Mutton Kaima Curry by Sarala B | India
Cheesy Bhajani Half Moon Bites by Surekha Tirupati Kshirsagar | India
Partially Blind Category
Ukrainian Borscht by Nataliia Burdeina | Ukraine
United by Taste by Bojan Veljanovski | North Macedonia
Macaroni With Garlic Shrimp by Jesus, Escandón Fernández | Spain
Jowar Bhakri with Onion Zunka by Namrata Deshpande | India
Solar Eclipse by Pilar González Tascón | Spain
Suji ka Halwa by Ratna | India
Healthy Vegetable Rolls by Kokila Gupta | India
Guisote Gastoreño by Jose Antonio Parra García | Spain
Special Showcase
Lemon Rice Soup by Braden Burby
Braden Burby | USA | 17 years old | Partially Blind
Braden's Special Showcase is presented separately from the official competition. His entry is not part of the Golden Eye Chef Awards 2026 and is not eligible for any award.
Too young to compete. Never too young to inspire.
One Global Table
20 confirmed competition entries. 11 countries. Countless stories.
From India, Colombia and Mozambique to Iran, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Spain, North Macedonia and beyond, these chefs are bringing their food, cultures and personal stories to audiences around the world.
Please watch. Discover. Support. Share.